Patients may experience denial due to several reasons, including:
1. Fear: The fear of illness or death can lead patients to deny their condition. 2. Lack of Understanding: Insufficient knowledge about their condition may cause disbelief. 3. Coping Mechanism: Denial can serve as a temporary coping strategy to deal with overwhelming emotions. 4. Mistrust: Lack of trust in the healthcare system or professionals can result in denial.
